İstanbul Archaeology Museums — Entry Tickets
Treasures of ancient civilisations and imperial sarcophagi
The Alexander Sarcophagus, the Treaty of Kadesh and 1.5 million objects across three museums.
Founded in 1891, the İstanbul Archaeology Museums hold more than a million artefacts from Anatolia, Mesopotamia, Egypt and the classical world. The complex spans the Archaeology Museum, the Museum of the Ancient Orient and the Tiled Kiosk.
Highlights
- The Alexander Sarcophagus and Lycian tomb reliefs
- The Treaty of Kadesh, the oldest known peace treaty
- The Tiled Kiosk, one of İstanbul's oldest Ottoman buildings
- Colossal statues from the Mausoleum at Halikarnassos
Ticket prices
| adult | €17.90 |
| child | €17.90 |
Opening hours: 09:00 – 18:30
Address: Cankurtaran, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Hagia Sophia Skip-The-Line Ticket — from €31.90
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- Bosphorus Cruise with Audio Guide — from €11.00
- Basilica Cistern Skip-The-Line Ticket — from €52.00
- Combo Ticket — Basilica Cistern + Hagia Sophia — from €106.00
Frequently asked questions
How much are İstanbul Archaeology Museums tickets?
İstanbul Archaeology Museums tickets cost adult €17.90, child €17.90. Prices include all taxes and fees; there is nothing extra to pay at the gate.
Do I have to queue at the ticket office?
No. You book a dated e-ticket in advance, so you go straight to the entrance with your QR code instead of joining the on-site sales queue. Standard security checks still apply, and a separate line may exist for group visits.
How do I receive my ticket?
By e-mail immediately after payment — a PDF with a QR code, plus a copy on the confirmation page. Show it on your phone; printing is not required. If the e-mail does not arrive within a few minutes, check the spam folder and then contact lhotelop@zhituzhe.com with your booking code.
Can I cancel or change my visit date?
Bookings are final. Once payment is confirmed, the visit date cannot be cancelled, changed or refunded, so please check the site, date and timeslot before you pay. The one exception is entry we cannot deliver: if the operator closes the site, or cannot admit you for reasons within its control, you may choose a full refund or a free change of date.
Can I buy a ticket for today?
Yes, until 17:00 Istanbul time. After that, same-day online sales close and the earliest bookable date is tomorrow. Tickets for future dates can be booked at any hour, up to 180 days ahead.
What are the opening hours of İstanbul Archaeology Museums?
Opening hours: 09:00 – 18:30 Every day. Ticket office closes 30 minutes before the museum. Last entry is usually 45–60 minutes before closing.
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